Why people recommend it
Earth Not a Globe by Samuel Birley Rowbotham, published under the pseudonym Parallax, is a foundational nineteenth-century text that argues the Earth is a flat disc rather than a spheroid. During an appearance on the podcast This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von in May 2018, guest Eddie Bravo discussed various alternative theories and historical perspectives during a wide-ranging conversation with the host. In the middle of talking about his skepticism toward mainstream scientific models, Bravo specifically brought up Samuel Rowbotham. The guest suggested that people should read the author's work to understand the historical arguments put forward by early proponents of flat Earth concepts. Bravo noted the existence of numerous publications on the subject but singled out Rowbotham as a key figure whose writings are frequently referenced within these alternative communities. The mention highlighted the enduring influence of nineteenth-century pseudoscientific literature on modern alternative research circles, with the guest pointing listeners toward the historical text as a primary source for exploring unconventional ideas about planetary shape and the nature of the physical world.
Who recommended it
- Eddie Bravo Recommended
Eddie Bravo — 1 mention
“I'm like Samuel Rowbotham read his but there's a lot of books”